DPA IMK4061 Instrument Mic Kit

IMK4061 Instrument Mic Kit description:

The DPA IMK4061 Instrument Mic Kit. Highly regarded by engineers for acoustic instrument use, very high SPL capability.

The DPA IMK4061 Instrument Microphone Kit contains a DPA Miniature microphone 4061-BM and an XLR adapter DAD6001-BC with a selection of unique mounting accessories. This kit is designed to be used as a close miking solution for a wide variety of musical instruments. The 4061-BM microphone offers a very clean, detailed and natural sound quality, leaving placement up to the user, in order to receive the desired timbre for studio use or amplification for live use. Included are holders for strings, universal surface mounts with double sided tape, a magnet mount and foam windscreens. The 4061-BM can handle 144 dB peak before clipping, allowing the microphone to be used even for snare drums, trumpets, guitar/bass speaker cabinets or other high SPL sound sources. For maximum versatility, the DPA adapter system makes it possible to use the 4061-BM with close to any professional wireless system available.

The main features of the DPA IMK4061 include:

• Very high SPL capabilities for a miniature microphone
• Flexible microphone, often used for acoustic bass, flute, cello, snare drums, trumpets, guitar/bass speaker cabinets and other high SPL sound sources
• Kit Includes: 1 x DMM0002-B Miniature Double Pin, Black / 2 x MHS6001 Microphone Holder for Strings / 1 x DUA0560 Windscreens, Black, 5 pcs / 1 x DMM0011-B Magnet Mount, Black / 1 x DMM0007 Universal Surface Mount, 5 pcs / 1 x DAD6001-BC Adapter: MicroDot to 3-pin XLR (P48) w. Belt Clip / 1 x 4061-BM Miniature Omnidirectional Microphone, Lo-Sens, Black
• Principle of operation: Pressure
• Cartridge type: Pre-polarised condenser element with vertical diaphragm
• Power supply: Min. 5 V - max 50 V through DPA adapter
• Frequency range, ± 2 dB: Soft boost grid: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 3 dB soft boost at 8 - 20 kHz, High boost grid: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±2 dB, 10 dB boost at 12 kHz
• Directional characteristics: Omnidirectional
• Equivalent noise level A-weighted: Typ. 26 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 28 dB(A))
• Equiv. noise level ITU-R BS.468-4: Typ. 38 dB (max. 40 dB)
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): <1% THD up to 123 dB SPL peak
• Preamplifier frequency range: 20 Hz to 50 kHz (+0 dB/-3 dB)
• Output impedance: 30 - 40 Ohm
• Cable drive capability: Up to 300 m (984 ft)
• Microphone length: 12.7 mm (0.5 in)
• Max. SPL, peak before clipping: 144 dB
• Weight: <7.5 g (0.26 oz) incl. cable and MicroDot connector
• Cable length: 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
• Cable colour: Black
• Dynamic Range: Typ. 97 dB
• S/N ratio, re. 1 kHz at 1 Pa (94 dB SPL): 68 dB(A)
• Connector: MicroDot
• Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB: 6 mV/Pa; -44.5 dB re. 1 V/Pa